'GOAT debate is over' - Twitter reacts to Ronaldo goals against Messi's PSG

James Shearman

• Updated: 19 Jan 2023 19:22 GMT
• 4 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as a Riyadh XI lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain at the King Fahd International Stadium.

The Riyadh XI consisted of players from Al-Nassr (Ronaldo's new team) and Al-Hilal.

And it took Ronaldo just 34 minutes to score his first goal since leaving England for Saudi Arabia, from the penalty spot.

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This came after Ballon d'Or rival Lionel Messi scored within three minutes to give the visitors the lead.

Then, on the stroke of halftime, the Manchester United legend scored a left-footed strike to make it 2-2 at the break, following a Marquinhos goal for PSG.

Both Messi and Ronaldo were subbed off in the second half, to incredible receptions, but the goals kept coming.

PSG turned out 5-4 winners in the end, with goals from Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike sealing the deal.

Twitter reacts to Ronaldo goals against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo proved to the world that he has not lost his ability to score goals against tough oppositions.

Albeit in a friendly game, the 37-year-old did put two past one of the favourites to win the Champions League.

Comparisons with Messi were bound to happen and Ronaldo's two goals, to the Argentine's one, only added fuel to the fire.

However, some fans decided to enjoy the spectacle, realising that history was taking place in Saudi Arabia.

Arguably the greatest story in the history of the sport added one more chapter.